One of the drawbacks of relying on a voice-based digital assistant like Alexa is you may be interacting with it without the benefit of a screen or some kind of visual element. Meaning, much of the interaction may be dependent on your memory of what the assistant’s software can actually do — and the commands required to execute those capabilities. That said, a few new skills for Amazon’s Alexa are rolling out today in the US that are intended to help Alexa slowly get better at understanding what you mean when you talk to her.

More specifically, thanks to machine learning in the background, Alexa is increasingly able to teach herself to get better at understanding what you’re really trying to say.

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Alexa is teaching itself to get better at understanding what you mean originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 7 Dec 2018 at 18:04:49 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It’s time to clear the clutter out of your toolbox and junk drawer. The Nanch Small Precision Screwdriver Set features a fantastic design made up of an ergonomic steel handle and 22 steel bits that fit every small and medium sized screw you can think of. The steel handle also has a telescoping feature that extends so you can reach just about anywhere. It’s the best kit like this we’ve ever come across, and it’s only $19.99 on Amazon.

Nanch Small Precision Screwdriver Set with 22 Alloy S2 Steel Bits,Repair Tool Kit for Laptop,Sm…: $19.99

Here’s more info from the product page:

• Ergonomic Design Handle:Anti-slip area with free spinning cap for precise turning and control with finger,telescopic driver for longer slender reach.
• High Hardness Performance Bits:Full metal driver with 22 bits made from alloy S2 steel – HRC60±2, hard heated treatment finished.
• Multi-use Screwdriver Set:small repair kit for small electronics,eyeglass,laptops,phones,computer,eyeglasses,smartphones,toys,iPhone,PC,watches,game consoles,Macbook air and most handheld devices.
• Long and Slim Bits:with 45mm-length,the bits are much longer than you get with most other pocket screwdrivers.
• Portable and Handy Case:Collected by a durable box with perfect weight & compact design for easy carry,bits and handle selected firmly in the box,not fall out even stand upside down.

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Replace two dozen screwdrivers with one sleek $20 kit originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 7 Dec 2018 at 17:17:09 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In celebration of last night’s Game Awards ceremony, virtually every major digital game storefront is hosting a major sale on some of the biggest games of the year. Whether you play on PS4, Xbox One, Switch, or PC, there’s probably something for you here. Just note that many of these sales end within the next few days (or even the next few hours, as is the case with the Steam sale), so act fast if you want to grab a game or two on the cheap.

Before we get to the highlights, here are all the relevant sale pages we’ll be choosing from, in case you want to go to the site yourself to see all of the deals: PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Nintendo eShop, and Steam. If you’d rather not scroll through those sites though, we’ve gathered the highlights below.

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PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC games on sale to celebrate The Game Awards originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 7 Dec 2018 at 16:52:39 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember that insanely good deal on huge bags of chocolate candy that popped up right after Halloween so that Amazon could clear out all of its unsold inventory? Yeah, it’s back and it’s priced just as low as it was back then. SNICKERS, M&M’S & TWIX Fun Size Christmas Candy Variety Mix Bags include 60 pieces of candy each, and they’re on sale for just $10. That’s a ridiculously good deal and it probably won’t be around for very long.

SNICKERS, M&M’S & TWIX Fun Size Christmas Candy Variety Mix, 60 Pieces: $10.39

Here’s what you need to know from the product page:

• Contains one (1) 33.9-ounce, 60-piece bag of Fun Size M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candy, Peanut M&M’S Candy, TWIX Candy and SNICKERS Chocolate Bars
• Enjoy delicious variety with an assortment of chocolate candy
• Share these MARS Chocolate favorites with friends, family or coworkers
• Take MARS Chocolate Fun Size Favorites to parties for a quick and easy treat

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Huge bags of candy are on sale for $10 each ahead of Christmas originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 7 Dec 2018 at 16:27:34 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NASA’s Curiosity rover is a powerful machine with some impressive capabilities when it comes to analyzing material samples, drilling into Martian rocks, and snapping images of the planet’s surface. Despite all that, an incredibly low-tech feature on the rover is helping NASA understand Mars’ seasons and, in particular, how hard the wind blows.

The planet-wide dust storm that dominated Mars this year caked everything in a layer of dust, but it was followed by the planet’s windiest season. Now, new images from Curiosity’s calibration test show just how hard that wind is blowing, and it’s all thanks to a coin that’s over 100 years old.

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NASA is using a 1909 penny to learn more about seasons on Mars originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 7 Dec 2018 at 15:58:39 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With nearly 2,700 5-star reviews at the time of this writing, the NESCO FD-75A Snackmaster Pro Food Dehydrator is by far the best-rated dehydrator on Amazon. It also might be the one awesome device missing from your kitchen setup. You’ve got an Instant Pot and an air fryer, and you’ve got the crazy $69 device that makes sure you cook steak perfectly every single time. Now you need a dehydrator, and this is the one to get — especially while it’s on sale. Trust us, you’re going to go nuts with this thing and dehydrate everything you can get your hands on!

NESCO FD-75A, Snackmaster Pro Food Dehydrator: $55.58

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• Adjustable thermostat allows you to dry different foods at proper temperatures (95º-160º F)
• Powerful Top Mounted Fan. 600 watts of drying power. 120 Volt
• Comes with 5 trays, but is expandable to 12 trays. (Trays are 13 1/2″ in diameter)
• Opaque Vita-Save exterior helps block harmful light which destroys nutritional content of food being dehydrated
• Patented Converga-Flow drying system forces air down the exterior pressurized chamber (not through the trays). The hot air is forced horizontally across each individual tray, converging on the core for fast, even and nutritious drying. No flavor mixing and no need to rotate trays
• Made in the USA of Global and Domestic parts

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This insanely popular food dehydrator is the one thing missing from your kitchen originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 7 Dec 2018 at 15:29:21 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Amazon is considering expanding its cashier-less, checkout-free Amazon Go stores to airports, according to a new report from Reuters this week. The first Amazon Go store opened to the public in January 2018, and since then, six more stores have opened in Chicago, Seattle, and San Francisco. We actually had the chance to shop in one of the Chicago locations in the fall, in case you want to know what it’s like to be inside an Amazon Go.

Reuters discovered the company’s plans to move into airports via public records requests to multiple airports, which turned up emails in which Amazon discussed the possibility of adding its futuristic stores to the lineup of shops and restaurants on the concourse. It doesn’t appear that the process is very far along yet though.

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Amazon wants to bring its checkout-free stores to US airports originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 7 Dec 2018 at 15:00:57 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Logitech Harmony Elite Remote Control and Harmony Hub bundle is by far the best deal on the planet right now as far as universal remotes go. This killer bundle typically sells for $350 and it includes two items. One is the Logitech Harmony Elite remote, which is by far the best universal remote the company has ever made. And the second is the Harmony Hub, which lets you control all of your gear from your smartphone or even with your voice thanks to Alexa support. This bundle is on sale right now at a huge $120 discount, so grab one while you can.

Logitech Harmony Elite Remote Control, Hub and App, works with Alexa: $229.99

Here’s what you need to know from the product page:

• The most powerful and intuitive Harmony remote works with Alexa for voice control. All-in-one control of up to 15 home entertainment and connected home devices
• Full color touchscreen: Simply swipe and tap to control channels, movies, volume, 50 favorite channels and smart home devices like Philips Hue lights
• One-touch Activities: Touch an Activity like “Watch a Movie” to automatically power on and switch devices to the right settings; Compatible with Amazon’s Alexa for easy voice integration and activation
• Harmony app: Turns iOS or Android smartphones or tablets into personal universal remote controls for the whole house
• Closed cabinet control: Included Harmony Hub lets you control devices in closed cabinets, or even when away from home
• Convenient charging station: Keeps your remote powered and within reach
• The box includes Harmony Elite remote (with rechargeable battery), Harmony Hub, 2 IR mini-blasters, Charging station, USB cable, 2 AC adapters, User documentation

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Amazon sale slashes $120 off the Logitech Harmony Elite remote and hub bundle originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 7 Dec 2018 at 14:31:42 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It was just a couple of weeks ago that NASA’s shiny new InSight lander successfully touched down on the Red Planet, sending cheers throughout NASA and the scientific community as a whole. The robot has a lot of work ahead of it, but things always start slowly when you’re handling a machine remotely from another planet.

This week, InSight began testing out its robotic arm that will place a variety of instruments on the ground around it. Those instruments will listen to the inner workings of the planet and provide data for researchers hoping to learn more about what’s hidden deep underground. That’ll happen sooner rather than later, but at the moment NASA is teasing us all with some of the best images of the Martian landscape we’ve ever seen.

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Rumor has it Apple is working on its own battery case for the new iPhone XS line. Spoiler alert: it won’t be anywhere near as good as the UGREEN 3,600 mAH iPhone XS Battery Case, and it’s definitely going to be way more expensive. This great case is actually two different pieces, and the design is awesome. There’s a thin case that offers protection and you can keep it on your iPhone even when you don’t need extra battery life. Then when the time comes and you need a boost, a battery pack magnetically attaches to the back! It’s a brilliant design, and it’s only $25 and change on Amazon.

UGREEN Battery Case Portable Charger 3600mAh Compatible for iPhone Xs X: $25.49

Here are the key details from the product page:

• 3600mAh Li-polymer rechargeable battery case effectively provide extra power to your iPhone XS, iphone X, double your iphone x battery life. Equivalent to add 16 hours phone call or 9.6 hours web browsing time.
• 2 in 1 design, with phone case included, this UGREEN battery case can firmly attach the power bank to your iPhone X with powerful magnetic force, protecting your iPhone from scratches and also convenient for travelling.
• With auto-sensing function, this battery charger case provides you instantly wireless charging without pressing a button. Recharge simply anywhere anytime. NOTE: To achieve auto-sensing function, please make sure you attach your iphone X to the included phone case.
• 4-level LED indication clearly indicates you the charging status.The first light is 0-25% charging,the second light is 25-50%,the third light is 50-75%.
• Worry-free warranty, UGREEN iphone x battery case is backed with 18 months manufaturer warranty and professional customer service support.

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$25 iPhone XS battery case loses the bulk but keeps the protection when you don’t need to charge originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 7 Dec 2018 at 13:33:44 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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